The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) met on 20 May 2019 with a delegation of the association of families of detainees “Tafra” following their request. This meeting was part of the call to give hearings to the families of detainees of Al Hoceima and Jerada events launched by CNDH on the side-lines of the Briefing on the national mechanism for the prevention of torture held on 12 April 2019.

This meeting aimed at interacting, exchanging views and following up on detainees’ conditions and their health status as well as their families’ conditions.

During this meeting, clarification has been provided on a number of cases and both parties agreed to continue discussions on this issue.

The Council will continue its meetings with other detainees’ families and civil society actors in the days ahead.